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Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake on a white plate.
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Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake Recipe

Moist, buttery cinnamon coffee cake ribboned with a gooey cinnamon middle and topped with a crumbly streusel. Nothing better than a thick slice of this cake with your morning or afternoon coffee.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, cinnamon, coffee, crumb, streusel
Servings: 12
Calories: 375kcal
Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

For the streusel:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar (or light)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted

For the cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Prepare a round 9-inch pan (or square) with parchment paper and non-stick baking spray. Set aside.

Prepare the streusel

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together. Add the melted butter and mix with a fork until the mixture is uniformly moistened and crumbs form. Set aside.

Prepare the cake:

  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as necessary. Add the vanilla extract. On low speed, add the flour mixture, alternating it with the sour cream, ending with the flour. Do not overmix.
  • Place half of the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer. The batter will be thick. Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture evenly over the batter. Place the remaining batter on top and smooth it into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining streusel mixture evenly on top of the cake. Gently press down so the crumbs will stick to the batter.
  • Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Place the cake on a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg